Bad Girls: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Recorded by Donna Summer
Words and music by Joe "Beans" Esposito, Eddie Hokenson, Bruce Sudano, and Donna Summer / arr. Victor López
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0008022
$55.00
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Description
Donna Summers' infectious dance-pop hit has been updated for today's marching and pep bands. This chart really has a great groove. Victor López gives us an exciting arrangement that is perfect for the stands, auxiliary features, or pep band. (1:25)
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Additional Details
Series:
Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
112
SKU:
00-PK-0008022
More about this title
About the Composer: Joe "Beans" Esposito
Joe "Beans" Esposito is a songwriter and producer who helped shape the sound of disco and dance-pop in the late 1970s and early 1980s. His collaboration with Donna Summer on "Bad Girls" became one of the defining tracks of the era, blending infectious rhythmic grooves with memorable melodic hooks that have endured for decades.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without losing the groove that makes this song instantly recognizable to audiences of all ages. The orchestration sits perfectly for marching and pep band instrumentation, giving brass and woodwind sections equal moments to shine while maintaining the dance-pop momentum throughout.
What to expect
Funk-driven and radiantly upbeat, this arrangement channels the swagger and confidence of the original recording. The groove is irresistible, creating that immediate sense of movement and confidence that makes audiences want to move along with your performance.
Who it's for
Marching and pep bands looking for a crowd-pleasing number that works whether you're on the field, in the stands, or performing in a stadium setting. Directors seeking accessible Grade 3 material that energizes both performers and audiences without requiring advanced technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the backbeat with your auxiliary and percussion; this groove lives or dies on the clarity of the rhythmic pocket, so invest rehearsal time in getting the hi-hat patterns and bass drum relationship locked together.
- Keep the tempo steady and resist the urge to rush during the energetic passages. A metronome or click track in rehearsals will help your ensemble internalize the groove without letting excitement accelerate the beat.
- Balance the horn swell moments so they sit on top of the rhythm section rather than overwhelming it. The arrangement works best when the funk foundation stays prominent from beginning to end.
- Use dynamics to shape the song's energy arc. The form likely builds toward climactic moments, so mark your parts clearly and rehearse transitions between groovy and fuller sections to maximize impact.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a high-energy opener or closer for a pep band concert, where the accessibility and immediate recognizability serve you well. It also pairs nicely alongside other contemporary pop or funk arrangements, either in a marching band show or in a community/stadium performance where crowd engagement matters.
Skills your students will build
- Locking syncopated rhythms across sections
- Maintaining groove-based tempos without rushing
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in a funk context
- Responding to dynamic shape and form in modern arrangements